Austin

Live music capital with booming tech sector ("Silicon Hills"). Affordable with strong job growth.

US - South β€’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

1-Bed Rent

$1,700

per month

Median Salary

$60,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No βœ—

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

$1,405

1-Bedroom

$1,700

Shared 2-Bed

$935

Coliving

$1,110

Shared House

$765

Monthly Budget (on $3,650 take-home)

Income$3,650
Needs (housing, food, transport)$2,215(61%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)$487(13%)
Savings$365(10%)
Remaining$583

Most Affordable Areas

  • North Austin
  • East Austin
  • South Austin

Most Expensive Areas

  • Downtown Austin
  • West Lake Hills
  • Travis Heights

About Austin

  • Live music scene
  • Tech sector boom
  • Outdoor lifestyle
  • No state income tax

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

$290

Dining Out

$220

Subscriptions

$52

Entertainment

$140

Personal Care

$75

Public Transport

$95

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